Pulled Mushroom BBQ Sandwiches
Who knew that oyster mushrooms could look like pulled chicken?? Mushrooms are wild, y’all.
Prep Time: 10ish min
Cook Time: 15ish min
Yield: 4 sandwiches
Ingredients
For the coleslaw:
2 cups pre-made coleslaw
3 tbsp mayo
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
Juice from 1/2 lemon
Hot sauce to taste
For the mushrooms:
1 lb oyster mushrooms
3/4 cup your favorite BBQ sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp oil
4 hamburger buns
Instructions
Prep! Clean and separate the mushrooms and use a fork to shred them into small pieces. Hold the top of the mushroom down with one hand and drag the fork along the stem to “pull” it until it vaguely resembles shredded chicken. Repeat until all the mushrooms are pulled. I have a handy lil reel on my instagram page if you need a visual guide.
Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add all the shredded shrooms and give it a stir. Cook until the mushrooms begin to shrink and brown, about 5-10 min.
Once the mushrooms have cooked down, add the spices. Stir and cook for a few more mins, then add the BBQ sauce. Give it another stir, taste, and adjust seasoning as necessary. Remove from heat and set aside.
While the mushrooms cool down a bit, prep the buns. Brush the inside of each bun with a bit of oil and toast them under the broiler until golden brown. Keep an eye on them as this happens fast!!!
Last but not least, let’s make the coleslaw. Dump all the coleslaw ingredients into a bowl and mix until combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Assemble that sammich. Toasted bottom bun, then a hearty helping of mushrooms, then a generous scoop of coleslaw, and close it up with the top bun.
Best served with an entire roll of paper towels because it’s going to be VERY messy.